Patents by Inventor Giorgio F. Curletto

Giorgio F. Curletto has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5388493
    Abstract: An extra low profile housing for vertical dual keyboard MIDI wireless controller for accordionists, representing values and features of convenience, practicality and portability even further enhanced in its book-like folding version, in its three section interlocking modular version, and in its vertical horizontal dual-purpose version. The instrument can be used with either the traditional MIDI cable connection or by a wireless MIDI transmission system when so equipped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Inventor: Giorgio F. Curletto
  • Patent number: 5099737
    Abstract: A double chambered bassboard housing for electronic M.I.D.I. accordion incorporating a folding control panel and a retractable keyboard. In a fully open position the instrument, because of its light weight and curved contour, is ideal to play and to perform with. Furthermore, all the push buttons on the folding control panel (in a fully open position) are readily identifiable because well within the view field of the accordionist. In a fully closed position the instrument becomes even more compact and therefore extremely portable for any mode of transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Inventor: Giorgio F. Curletto
  • Patent number: 4953436
    Abstract: A folding housing for electronic M.I.D.I. accordion without bellows and without reeds. It is a portable musical instrument which is extremely light to strap on and to handle and it becomes even more attractive when traveling because of its folding feature which reduces its size in half making it an ideal carry-on piece of luggage which can go with you on a plane and fit either under the seat or in the over head compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Inventor: Giorgio F. Curletto
  • Patent number: 4884488
    Abstract: A slender housing for electronic M.I.D.I. accordion without bellows and without reeds. It is a fully portable musical instrument which retains two shoulder straps, a bassboard strap, and comprises two separate control panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1989
    Inventor: Giorgio F. Curletto
  • Patent number: 4545276
    Abstract: An electronic accordion without bellows and without reeds. Control panels and surfaces are provided to maximize convenience to the performer.It is a stationary instrument which can be detached from its sectional tubular supporting platform for portability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Inventor: Giorgio F. Curletto